ICA50705 / IT23 (QUT) 1042 (GU) - Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)/Bachelor of Information Technology
Qualifications Attained
- ICA50705 Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)
- IT23 (QUT) 1042 (GU) Bachelor of Information Technology
What will I get out of this program?
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in programming and software development. A competent person could work as a specialist in the area of programming including the programming aspects of games development.
This qualification is self contained and requires no extra or prerequisite study.
Furthermore, it is possible to gain the extra qualification of ICA50505 Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development) by completing additional units.
What job opportunities will I have?
- Games Developer or Programmer
- Middleware Programmer
- Programming/Software Engineer
- Software Applications Specialist
- Software Architect
- Software Design Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Developer/Programmer
- Software Development Engineer
- Software Engineer
- XBox Programmer
Do I need to have prior knowledge or work experience?
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or mature age entry
What can I study after this?
Upon completion of the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development), students who have applied for the Dual QUT or Griffith award through QTAC will receive automatic entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology at QUT or Griffith University. Students must complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) through BNIT in 18 months to receive entry to QUT/Griffith.
For details of the Bachelor of IT see the QUT website www.courses.qut.edu.au or the Griffith website www.griffith.edu.au/programs-courses and click on the Engineering & IT section
Study Option: NEW STUDENTS - Semester 1 QTAC (QUT)
Delivery Package Number: Prospective
Delivery Mode: Blended
Attendance Type: Full Time
Location: Ithaca
Entry Mode: QTAC
How do I enrol?
For first preference entry into this qualification, please contact QTAC on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) or visit www.qtac.edu.au for further information.
When can I start?
February & July. The next available intake is Monday, February 01, 2010.
How much time will I commit?
The course will take 18 months full time.
How much will it cost?
1st Semester: approx $811 or $412 on presentation of Health Card Card (HCC).
Students are also required to pay a yearly Administration Fee of $30.
This is a government funded program, and concessions may be available for eligible students. Refunds will only be provided after enrolment if requested prior to start of study, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Course Structure
Legend: C=Core Unit, E=Elective Unit
Pattern Name: DBSD150 Computer Applications & Database 1
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAU2006B |
Operate computing packages «more»This unit defines the competency required to identify, select and correctly operate three desktop applications for a range of purposes. |
| C |
ICAU2013B |
Integrate commercial computing packages «more»This unit defines the competency required to manipulate, convert and integrate data between different two or more commercial software applications. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAB4136B |
Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data «more»This unit defines the competency required to use a structured query language (SQL) to define, create and manipulate database structures and associated data in a relational database. Prerequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
Corequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
|
Pattern Name: DBSD151 Computer Fundamentals & Programming 1
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAB4225B |
Automate processes «more»This unit defines the competency required to automate solutions by using basic scripting processes and application-specific scripting options. |
| C |
ICAU1128B |
Operate a personal computer «more»This unit defines the competency required to operate a personal computer, including starting the PC, logging in, using and understanding desktop icons and their links to underlying programs, navigating a directory structure, saving work, printing, closing down the PC. |
| C |
ICAU2005B |
Operate computer hardware «more»This unit defines the competency required to determine, select and correctly operate basic computer hardware, generally known as peripherals and which may include input/output devices and secondary memory. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAU2231B |
Use computer operating system «more»This unit defines the competency required to configure, use and optimise a computer operating system. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAB4222B |
Apply introductory programming skills in another language «more»This unit defines the competency required to undertake introductory programming tasks using a procedural approach to programming. An object-oriented language may be used in this approach. Prerequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
Corequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
|
Pattern Name: DBSD152 Workplace Practices & Object Oriented Programming 1
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
BSBCMN106A |
Follow workplace safety procedures «more»This unit covers general Occupational Health and Safety requirements in business organisations and is relevant for employees working under direct supervision with no responsibilities for other people. The unit is based on Generic Competency A in the National Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards (NOHSC:7025(1998) 2nd edition). |
| C |
ICAD2012B |
Design organisational documents using computing packages «more»This unit defines the competency required to produce organisational documents using application software within organisational guidelines, procedures and policies. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAW2001B |
Work effectively in an IT environment «more»This unit defines the competency required to work effectively within the IT environment of an organisation by researching and assembling information about the organisation's IT systems, equipment, software, policies and governance arrangements. |
| C |
ICAW2002B |
Communicate in the workplace «more»This unit defines the competency required to provide limited client support through verbal and non-verbal communication and to effectively communicate with colleagues. |
| C |
ICAB4219B |
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills «more»This unit defines the competency required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language. Competency includes tool usage, documentation, debugging and testing techniques in support of the programming activities. Prerequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
Corequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
|
For current full unit descriptions, please search for this course at the National Training Information Website
(www.ntis.gov.au).
Study Option: NEW STUDENTS - Semester 1 QTAC (Griffith University)
Delivery Package Number: Prospective
Delivery Mode: Blended
Attendance Type: Full Time
Location: Ithaca
Entry Mode: QTAC
How do I enrol?
For first preference entry into this qualification, please contact QTAC on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) or visit www.qtac.edu.au for further information.
When can I start?
February & July. The next available intake is Monday, February 01, 2010.
How much time will I commit?
The course will take 18 months full time.
How much will it cost?
1st Semester: approx $811 or $412 on presentation of Health Card Card (HCC).
Students are also required to pay a yearly Administration Fee of $30.
This is a government funded program, and concessions may be available for eligible students. Refunds will only be provided after enrolment if requested prior to start of study, unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Course Structure
Legend: C=Core Unit, E=Elective Unit
Pattern Name: DBSD150 Computer Applications & Database 1
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAU2006B |
Operate computing packages «more»This unit defines the competency required to identify, select and correctly operate three desktop applications for a range of purposes. |
| C |
ICAU2013B |
Integrate commercial computing packages «more»This unit defines the competency required to manipulate, convert and integrate data between different two or more commercial software applications. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAB4136B |
Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data «more»This unit defines the competency required to use a structured query language (SQL) to define, create and manipulate database structures and associated data in a relational database. Prerequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
Corequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
|
Pattern Name: DBSD151 Computer Fundamentals & Programming 1
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
ICAB4225B |
Automate processes «more»This unit defines the competency required to automate solutions by using basic scripting processes and application-specific scripting options. |
| C |
ICAU1128B |
Operate a personal computer «more»This unit defines the competency required to operate a personal computer, including starting the PC, logging in, using and understanding desktop icons and their links to underlying programs, navigating a directory structure, saving work, printing, closing down the PC. |
| C |
ICAU2005B |
Operate computer hardware «more»This unit defines the competency required to determine, select and correctly operate basic computer hardware, generally known as peripherals and which may include input/output devices and secondary memory. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAU2231B |
Use computer operating system «more»This unit defines the competency required to configure, use and optimise a computer operating system. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAB4222B |
Apply introductory programming skills in another language «more»This unit defines the competency required to undertake introductory programming tasks using a procedural approach to programming. An object-oriented language may be used in this approach. Prerequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
Corequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
|
Pattern Name: DBSD152 Workplace Practices & Object Oriented Programming 1
| Unit Type |
Unit Code |
Details |
| C |
BSBCMN106A |
Follow workplace safety procedures «more»This unit covers general Occupational Health and Safety requirements in business organisations and is relevant for employees working under direct supervision with no responsibilities for other people. The unit is based on Generic Competency A in the National Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards (NOHSC:7025(1998) 2nd edition). |
| C |
ICAD2012B |
Design organisational documents using computing packages «more»This unit defines the competency required to produce organisational documents using application software within organisational guidelines, procedures and policies. Prerequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
Corequisites:
- ICAU1128B: Operate a personal computer
|
| C |
ICAW2001B |
Work effectively in an IT environment «more»This unit defines the competency required to work effectively within the IT environment of an organisation by researching and assembling information about the organisation's IT systems, equipment, software, policies and governance arrangements. |
| C |
ICAW2002B |
Communicate in the workplace «more»This unit defines the competency required to provide limited client support through verbal and non-verbal communication and to effectively communicate with colleagues. |
| C |
ICAB4219B |
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills «more»This unit defines the competency required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language. Competency includes tool usage, documentation, debugging and testing techniques in support of the programming activities. Prerequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
Corequisites:
- ICAB4225B: Automate processes
|
For current full unit descriptions, please search for this course at the National Training Information Website
(www.ntis.gov.au).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Get the qualification you deserve...
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) identifies the skills and abilities you currently hold regardless of how, when or where the learning occured. This includes any combination of formal or informal training and education, work experience or general life experience.
The RPL process allows your teacher or assessor to consider and evaluate your skills and abilities against the learning outcomes in a unit of competency that you are seeking recognition for.
If you feel that you may be eligible to receive RPL, discuss this form of assessment with us prior to enrolment.
Centrelink/Austudy
Financial assistance may be available in the form of contacting Centrelink:
Youth Allowance and Austudy 13 29 40
Newstart Allowance 13 28 50
Abstudy 132317
How do I find out more?
For more information regarding this program, or our wide range of products and services please visit our website at www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au or contact us:
By Phone 131 248
Office Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 8:00am to 5:30pm and Thur: 9:00am to 5:30pm
By Email enquiry.bnit@deta.qld.gov.au
In Person
Office Hours Mon - Fri: 8:15am to 4:00pm
Ithaca - Fulcher Road, Red Hill
Bracken Ridge - 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge
Redcliffe - Klingner Road, Redcliffe
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Mail
Locked Mail Bag 3, Eagle Farm DC 4009
Fax 07 3307 4746
Information correct as at Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
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